Staff Reports
Financial experts like Jack Bogle and Peter Lynch have spent decades teaching investors to ignore panic and stick to their long-term plans. But the media keeps pushing fear about market crashes to scare people into clicking. This isn’t just irresponsible—it’s a direct attack on your financial security.
When news outlets blast warnings about tariffs or economic doom, they’re feeding the same fear that causes reckless selling. Bogle’s famous advice was simple: buy low-cost index funds and hold them forever. Lynch told investors to trust companies they understand and avoid chasing hot trends. These strategies work because they ignore the noise.
Democrats like Bernie Sanders and Nancy Pelosi once supported tariffs but now act shocked when Republicans use them. This hypocrisy fuels the panic cycle. Remember the 2015 Chipotle crash? Fear over a temporary problem crushed the stock, but calm investors who bought low tripled their money in years.
The media’s obsession with short-term drama is why so many get burned. Bogle showed that index funds beat most active traders over time. Lynch proved that everyday people could spot winning stocks before Wall Street. These legends didn’t fear market swings—they used them.
Dave Portnoy and other hype artists push day-trading as a game, but it’s a trap. The real money comes from steady growth, not gambling on headlines. When the 2008 crash hit, investors who held their ground saw portfolios recover and soar. Panic sellers never bounced back.
Trump’s tariffs caused brief market dips, just like past policies under both parties. The difference? Conservative leaders don’t twist every dip into an apocalypse. Bogle’s “stay the course” mantra isn’t just investing advice—it’s a rejection of the left’s doom-and-gloom politics.
Hollywood movies like Sneakers warned about self-fulfilling prophecies decades ago. Today’s media creates panic to control the narrative. Lynch’s success came from ignoring experts and trusting his gut. Your best move is to mute the fearmongers and follow the data.
Financial freedom starts with rejecting panic. Buy quality assets, hold them through storms, and let time do the work. The media wants you stressed and clicking. Bogle and Lynch want you rich. Whose side are you on?
